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Austin American-Statesman
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You could win Texas oil rights for the price of a beer

You could win Texas oil rights for the price of a beer2+ hour, 45+ min ago   (506+ words) Did you just finish binge-watching "Landman" and start thinking, "Hm, I should really get in on this oil thing" no? Just me? Regardless of your Billy Bob Thornton oil-baron dreams, one lucky person could win100 acres worth of mineral rights in…...

Austin American-Statesman
statesman.com > business > article > port-san-antonio-air-taxi-vertiport-skygrid-21325196.php

Port San Antonio teams with Austin firm to develop air taxi hub

Port San Antonio teams with Austin firm to develop air taxi hub16+ hour, 3+ min ago   (1000+ words) SkyGrid CEO Jia Xu and Jim'Perschbach, president and CEO of Port San Antonio, meet at the future location of San Antonio's first vertiport earlier this month. The South Side tech campus is partnering with SkyGrid on the development of the…...

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statesman.com > news > education > article > texas-state-lecturer-fired-social-media-21342658.php

Texas State lecturer fired after wishing deportation on liberal content creator

Texas State lecturer fired after wishing deportation on liberal content creator20+ hour, 26+ min ago   (466+ words) President Kelly Damphousse addresses the classes of 2024 and 2020 during Texas State University's College of Education Graduation at the University Events Center Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. Texas State University said a lecturer is no longer teaching after an explective-laced message from his account'went…...

Austin American-Statesman
statesman.com > business > article > san-antonio-sba-fraud-case-guilty-plea-21342544.php

San Antonio woman confesses to role in alleged scheme to defraud government

San Antonio woman confesses to role in alleged scheme to defraud government22+ hour, 40+ min ago   (728+ words) Barbara Sanders, one of seven defendants charged in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud a U.S. Small Business Administration program, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Shown is the exterior of the U.S. District Courthouse in San Antonio....

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statesman.com > sports > college > longhorns > mens-basketball > article > texas-basketball-ole-miss-rebels-21328730.php

Can Texas basketball solve defensive woes against opposing guards?

Can Texas basketball solve defensive woes against opposing guards?5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (1445+ words) For the fifth time this season, an opposing guard scored a career-high in points Tuesday during Texas basketball's 84-75 win over South Carolina'at Moody Center. And for what seems like, well, the 23rd time for Texas (14-9, 5-5 SEC), coach Sean Miller tried to…...

Austin American-Statesman
statesman.com > sports > columns > article > texas-basketball-ncaa-tournament-sean-miller-21328450.php

Texas Longhorns are back in the March Madness mix but can't afford sleepy starts | Golden

Texas Longhorns are back in the March Madness mix but can't afford sleepy starts | Golden5+ day, 11+ hour ago   (1116+ words) The 2025-26 Texas men's basketball team'will never make it look easy. Most every game is a scrap, opponent's record be damned. And so it went Tuesday against South Carolina at sleepy Moody Center. The Longhorns are smart enough to realize they…...

Austin American-Statesman
statesman.com > sports > college > longhorns > football > article > texas-football-cfp-chris-del-conte-21329058.php

Chris Del Conte wants College Football Playoff expanded. Here's why

Chris Del Conte wants College Football Playoff expanded. Here's why5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (1765+ words) Under two months after'Texas football missed out on the College Football Playoff by three spots in the rankings, Longhorns Athletic Director Chris Del Conte came out in support of an expanded playoff field.' But, speaking at his annual town hall…...

Austin American-Statesman
statesman.com > sports > college > longhorns > football > article > texas-football-spring-game-returns-21334245.php

Texas football: After a one-year break, Longhorns will again host a spring game

Texas football: After a one-year break, Longhorns will again host a spring game5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (267+ words) Fans of the Texas football team won't have to wait until September to get their next look at the Longhorns. Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte announced on Wednesday that the football program's spring game will return this year. While…...

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statesman.com > sports > college > longhorns > softball > article > texas-softball-2026-season-teagan-kavan-atwood-21328739.php

No. 1 Texas softball embraces pressure of defending national title

No. 1 Texas softball embraces pressure of defending national title5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (869+ words) For the first time in school history, Texas softball will enter the season as reigning national champions after winning last season's Women's College World Series. Fifth-year outfielder Ashton Maloney, one of seven starters back from that victory over the Red…...

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statesman.com > news > article > scott-pelley-risks-losing-cbs-news-job-san-antonio-21328814.php

Is San Antonio-born CBS '60 Minutes' anchor Scott Pelley going to get fired?

Is San Antonio-born CBS '60 Minutes' anchor Scott Pelley going to get fired?1+ week, 1+ day ago   (537+ words) San Antonio-born CBS anchor Scott Pelley might be at risk of losing his job. Here's why. After 31 years reporting the news at CBS, San Antonio native Scott'Pelley could be at risk amid major shakeups. Pelley's position as a "60 Minutes" correspondent…...